Admission Procedures

Moravian has elected to discontinue its Early Decision and Early Action application deadlines in an effort to be more responsive to all applicants.

We invite students to apply for admission as early as the beginning of the senior year (or as soon as the Common Application becomes live), and pledge to notify applicants of our admission decision no later than a month after an application becomes complete. 

Registration Deposit: $400 non-refundable, due May 1

Freshmen and transfers accepted for each term

Advanced placement possible through CEEB Advanced Placement and CLEP programs

Campus Visit strongly recommended

Students and parents are encouraged to visit classes, talk to faculty and students

Campus visits can be arranged by calling the Admission Office or by scheduling an appointment online.

Application Requirements

• Completed application form
• $40 non-refundable application fee (waived if Moravian College online application is submitted)
• Transcript (secondary school; transfers must submit postsecondary transcripts)
• SAT/ACT is not required for admission but a personal interview is required if you choose to apply under our test optional program. Please make sure to check the appropriate box on your application that you wish to be considered as a test-optional applicant and schedule an interview by calling us at 800-441-3191. (SAT II accepted for placement purposes)
• SAT II accepted for placement purposes
• Recommendations (one teacher and one guidance counselor)
• Essay

Standards for Admission

Candidates for admission should be enrolled in a high school college-preparatory curriculum and should complete the following courses by the time they graduate:

• four years of English
• three years of mathematics (four years for students planning to major in the natural sciences or in economics and business)
• four years of social science
• two years of a foreign language
• three years of natural sciences (at least two of which must include a laboratory experience)
• electives chosen to prepare for successful study in a liberal arts program

Academic criteria considered

Class rank; quality of work; course of study; counselor's recommendation; teacher's recommendations; SAT or ACT scores; essay. Students must complete a minimum of 16 units.

Other criteria considered

Personal interview (recommended not required); seriousness of purpose; participation in school/community activities; exceptional talent.